University of California Immunization Requirements & Recommendations The University of California (UC) is committed to protecting the health and well‐being of our students. Therefore, all of the UC campuses are implementing procedures to ensure that students are educated about and receive vaccinations to prevent potentially serious and contagious diseases. Despite the fact that many people do receive the recommended vaccines, there are still documented outbreaks of vaccine‐preventable‐diseases (VPD) in California each year amongst those who were not completely immunized. Vaccination, Screening Requirements, and Recommendations are adopted from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) IMMUNIZATION & SCREENING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS in place February 1, 2016; NOTE: Any revisions of the CDPH recommendations for colleges and universities as of February 1, each year will be reflected in UC requirements for the subsequent fall academic term. Notice: All incoming UC students are REQUIRED to obtain the following vaccines and undergo screening for Tuberculosis. Required Vaccinations & Screenings Required Dosage & Screening Information Vaccine: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Two (2) doses with first dose on or after 1st birthday; OR positive titer (laboratory evidence of immunity to disease) Vaccine: Varicella (Chickenpox) Two (2) doses with first dose on or after 1st birthday; OR positive titer. History of contracting the disease does not meet compliance. Vaccine: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) One (1) dose after age 7 Vaccine: Meningococcal conjugate (Serogroups A, One (1) dose on or after age 16 for all students who are ages 21 years or C, Y, & W‐135) younger Screening: Tuberculosis (TB) All incoming students must complete a Tuberculosis risk questionnaire. Incoming students who are at higher risk* for TB infection, as indicated by answering “yes” to any of the screening questions, should undergo either skin of blood testing for TB infection within 1 year of UC entry. *Higher risk include travel to or living in South &Central America, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East; prior positive TB test; or exposure to someone with active TB disease Notice for Fall 2020: ALL UC students are REQUIRED to obtain vaccination for INFLUENZA by November 1, 2020. UC STRONGLY RECOMMMENDS THESE GROUPS OF STUDENTS OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING VACCINATIONS: Recommended Vaccinations Recommended Groups Hepatitis A vaccine (Hep A) All students regardless of age Hepatitis B vaccine (Hep B) All students regardless of age Human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) For women and men through age 26 years Meningococcal B (Meningitis B) Students ages 16 – 23 who elect vaccination after discussion with their healthcare provider Meningococcal conjugate (Meningitis) Students up to age 23 Pneumococcal vaccine For students with certain medical conditions (e.g., severe asthma, diabetes, chronic liver or kidney disease) Poliovirus vaccine (Polio) Regardless of age, if the series was not completed as a child Vaccines for international travel Based on destination 8/7/2020 Page 1 of 2 University of California Immunization Requirements & Recommendations What you should know about Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD): Many VPD’s were very common before widespread vaccination programs began. With decreasing vaccination rates, outbreaks of some of these infections have started to recur. Diphtheria Causes a thick covering in the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death. Hepatitis A A serious liver disease that is usually spread by close personal contact or by eating contaminated food or water. Hepatitis A can cause mild, “flu-like” illness, jaundice (yellow skin or eyes), and severe stomach pains and diarrhea. Teens and adults are most likely to have a severe case. Hepatitis B Another serious liver disease that can cause short-term (acute) appetite loss, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, jaundice (yellow skin or eyes), and/or pain in muscles, joints, and stomach. It also can cause long-term (chronic) illness that leads to liver damage (cirrhosis), liver cancer, and death. Human A virus that causes genital warts and a variety of cancers, and is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact. Papillomavirus Influenza (flu) A contagious viral disease spread through coughing or sneezing. Influenza can lead to pneumonia, sinus or ear infections, worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma or diabetes, and even death. Measles This virus causes a rash, cough, runny nose, eye irritation, and fever. It can lead to ear infections, pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and even death. Meningococcal A typically severe bacterial infection that can cause hearing loss, learning problems, brain damage, or Disease loss of limbs. About 1 in 10 people with meningococcal disease will die from it. The disease is spread when people live in close contact or through other close contact such as partying or kissing. Teens and young adults have a higher risk for meningococcal disease. Mumps This virus causes fever, headache, swollen glands and painful swelling of the testicles or ovaries. It can lead to deafness, meningitis (infection of the brain and spinal cord covering), and, rarely, death. Pertussis Also called whooping cough, causes prolonged coughing spells for weeks to months that can end in vomiting. It can lead to pneumonia, seizures (jerking and staring spells), brain damage, and death. Polio A disease caused by a virus which can cause paralysis (cannot move arms or legs). It can kill people who get it, usually by paralyzing the muscles that help them breathe. Pneumococcal A leading cause of bacterial meningitis in the United States. It causes many health problems in, disease including pneumonia, meningitis, blood infections, sinus infections, ear infections, and even death. Rubella Also known as German Measles, this virus usually causes mild fever and a rash. However, if a woman gets rubella while pregnant, she could have a miscarriage or her baby could have serious birth defects. Tetanus Also called Lockjaw, this is a painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to “locking” of the jaw so the person cannot open their mouth or swallow. Tetanus can be fatal. Tuberculosis A disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but can infect any part of the body, such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly over several months, tuberculosis can be fatal. Varicella Also known as Chickenpox, this virus causes a rash, itching, fever, and tiredness. While chickenpox is usually a mild illness, it also can lead to severe skin infections, scars, pneumonia, brain damage, or death. 8/7/2020 Page 2 of 2 .